Bank Technology Management School

Linking Technology Management to Bank Performance

As the technologies used to support banking become more important, and as banking products demand more sophisticated technology solutions, it’s vital that IT professionals and information security officers understand how to effectively choose, deploy and lead the use of current and emerging technologies to meet business goals and regulatory requirements.

Don’t miss this innovative school that’s designed by, and especially for, IT professionals and information security officers in the financial industry. This state-of-the-art program will broaden your understanding of the business of banking including key drivers of bank profitability, along with an in depth and interactive study of information technology management.

The school will share practical insights for disaster response and business continuity, IT exam preparation, technology risk assessment, vendor management, IT strategic planning, project management and more.  Designed to help improve your productivity and value at your bank, you’ll also establish a network of professional colleagues with whom to collaborate and exchange ideas for years to come. Apply today to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from experts in the banking industry about today’s key issues in information technology management and how those critical issues relate to the bank’s goals and bottom line.

Who Should Attend

Whether you’re a veteran IT professional or new to the IT management field, this powerful program will give you the skills and knowledge to effectively manage your bank’s IT function. CEOs and other senior managers are also encouraged to attend to gain a better understanding of how the bank’s IT function is a key element in bottom-line profitability.

What You'll Gain

  • A clear understanding of your role in technology management and how it contributes to bottom-line bank profitability
  • An in-depth study of the business of banking
  • An improved technology management process
  • Knowledge for enhanced information security through effective use of technology
  • Strategies to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability
  • A network of peers to share ideas and resources now and in the future

Program of Study

To give attendees the best learning experience possible, this week is packed with material and ideas that you can implement immediately upon return to the bank. The school has been divided into two core areas of study – the business of banking and information technology management. 

Experience the GSB Difference

The Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is widely recognized as one of the leading and most progressive graduate banking school in the country. Using feedback from its alumni, Banker Advisory Board and sponsoring state bankers associations, GSB continuously updates program offerings to meet current professional development needs in the banking industry. In developing the Bank Technology Management School, specifically for IT professionals in the banking industry, GSB sought out the industry’s finest banking industry experts to design and teach the program. 

More than 23,000 alumni have benefited personally and professionally from attending schools at the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. You, too, can benefit from a GSB learning experience. We hope you’ll join us for the Bank Technology Management School!

Accommodations

Students are responsible for booking their own lodging for this program. Classes begin Monday morning, so those who are traveling to Madison are encouraged to arrive on Sunday. A block of rooms will be available at the Fluno Center for Executive Education and the Hilton Doubletree Hotel until the enrollment deadline – although participants are welcome to book at a nearby hotel if they wish.